Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities

Events calendar - Feb. 27

Today

• Tiny Tots — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

• Preschool storytime “On the Move” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940

• Comedian Kevin Bozeman — 7 p.m., Ballroom, ENMU Campus Union Building, ENMU, Portales. Sponsored by ENMU Office of African-American Affairs. Free. Information: 575-562-2347

• Food drive — 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Wheatfields Senior Living Community, 4701 N. Prince, Clovis. Bring non-perishable food items which will be donated to the Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico. Information: 575-440-8795

Thursday

• Preschool storytime — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

• Preschool storytime “On the Move” — 6 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940

• Clovis Municipal Schools Music in Our Schools Month grand concert — 6:30 p.m., Marshall Auditorium, 100 Commerce Way, Clovis. Information: 575-769-4300

• ENMU Department of Theater presents “Las Aranas” by Leonard Madrid — 7 p.m., Mainstage, University Theater Center, ENMU, Portales. Tickets $7 general admission; free for ENMU students with ID. Information and reservations: 575-562-2711

• Food drive — 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Wheatfields Senior Living Community, 4701 N. Prince, Clovis. Bring non-perishable food items which will be donated to the Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico. Information: 575-440-8795

Friday

• Clovis Portales Kennel Club dog agility trials — 8 a.m.-8 p.m. (or one hour after last class), Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady, Clovis. Public welcome, but no personal pets, please. Information: 575-683-5177

• Free preschool screening clinic — 9 a.m.-3 p.m. by appointment only, Logan Municipal Schools, 301 N. 2nd St., Logan. Sponsored by Regional Education Cooperative #6 and open to children ages birth to 5 in the Logan school district. Information or to make appointment: Angie Medrow 575-487-2252

• Blood drive — 12:30-4:30 p.m., Bloodmobile, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701. N. Main, Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825

• Dr. Seuss’s birthday party — 3:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Games and birthday snacks. Information: 575-356-3940

• Yucca Middle School and Clovis High School Freshman Academy choirs pre-festival concert — 7 p.m., Marshall Auditorium, 100 Commerce Way, Clovis. Information: 575-769-4300

• ENMU Department of Music presents “Titanic: The Musical” — 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Tickets $5 general admission; free for ENMU students with ID. Information: 575-562-2377

• ENMU Department of Theater presents “Las Aranas” by Leonard Madrid — 7 p.m., Mainstage, University Theater Center, ENMU, Portales. Tickets $7 general admission; free for ENMU students with ID. Information and reservations: 575-562-2711

Saturday

• Clovis Portales Kennel Club dog agility trials — 8 a.m.-8 p.m. (or one hour after last class), Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady, Clovis. Public welcome, but no personal pets, please. Information: 575-683-5177

• Clovis Spring Arts and Crafts Show — 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Local exhibitors selling homemade and handcrafted items. Information or to sign up as a vendor: 575-935-5000

• ENMU Poly Club Luau — 6 p.m., Wesley Foundation, 1417 S. Ave. K, Portales. Fundraiser barbecue dinner and entertainment. Tickets $20. Information: Craig 575-468-6976

• ENMU Department of Music presents “Titanic: The Musical” — 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Tickets $5 general admission; free for ENMU students with ID. Information: 575-562-2377

• ENMU Department of Theater presents “Las Aranas” by Leonard Madrid — 7 p.m., Mainstage, University Theater Center, ENMU, Portales. Tickets $7 general admission; free for ENMU students with ID. Information and reservations: 575-562-2711

Sunday

• Clovis Portales Kennel Club dog agility trials — 8 a.m.-8 p.m. (or one hour after last class), Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady, Clovis. Public welcome, but no personal pets, please. Information: 575-683-5177

• Clovis Spring Arts and Crafts Show — 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Local exhibitors selling homemade and handcrafted items. Information or to sign up as a vendor: 575-935-5000

• ENMU Department of Theater presents “Las Aranas” by Leonard Madrid — 2 p.m., Mainstage, University Theater Center, ENMU, Portales. Tickets $7 general admission; free for ENMU students with ID. Information and reservations: 575-562-2711

• ENMU Symphonic Band and Wind Symphony — 3 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Information: 575-562-2377

Monday

• Clovis Community College Cultural Arts Series presents “Masters of Soul” — 7 p.m., Marshall Auditorium, 100 Commerce Way, Clovis. Celebration of Motown and soul music. Tickets $20 general admission; $15 senior/student/military; $45 family-friendly pass (five tickets). Box office opens 6 p.m .; cash or check only. Information: 575-769-4031

• Blood drive — 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Clovis Community College gymnasium, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825

Tuesday

• Books and babies “Let’s Eat!” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open ages 0-3. Information: 575-356-3940

• Afterschool at the Library: “Seussical Science” — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to kindergarten-sixth grade. Information: 575-356-3940

• Clovis High School choir pre-festival concert — 7 p.m., Marshall Auditorium, 100 Commerce Way, Clovis. Information: 575-769-4300

March 6

• Tiny Tots — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

• Preschool storytime “Red Fish, Blue Fish” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940

• Blood drive — 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Clovis Community College gymnasium, 417 Schepps Dr., Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825

• Teens and Tweens: “CD Art” — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940

March 7

• 2019-2020 kindergarten early registration — 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Brown Early Childhood Center, 520 W. Fifth St., Portales. Bring birth certificates and shot records. Information: 575-356-7075

• Preschool storytime — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

• Preschool storytime “Red Fish, Blue Fish” — 6 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940

March 8

• 2019-2020 kindergarten early registration — 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Brown Early Childhood Center, 520 W. Fifth St., Portales. Bring birth certificates and shot records. Information: 575-356-7075

• Clovis Lions Club Gun, Knife, and Coin Show — 1-7 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. $5 general admission; $4 active duty military and spouses; children under 12 free with an adult. Information: 575-935-5000

March 9

• Shamrockin’ Vendor Fair — 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Clovis Rock Gymnasium, 400 Commerce Way, Clovis. Information: 575-607-6274

• United States Navy Band in concert — 7 p.m., Marshall Auditorium, 100 Commerce Way, Clovis. Concert band 2019 national tour. Free, but tickets required; available at https://clovis-schools.ticketleap.com/us-navy-band/. Information: 336-601-6441

March 10

• Clovis Bowhunters Club “Luck O Thee Irish” shoot — 8 a.m.-2 p.m., archery range, northwest corner Ned Houk Park, eight miles north of Clovis on Highway 209. $10 per person; $20 per family. Information: 850-582-0816 or 575-799-6526

March 11

• Produce to People — 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Memorial Building, 200 E. 7th St., Portales. Free in-season fruits and vegetables; no proof of income necessary; bring your own bags. Information: 575-763-6130

• Teens and Tweens spring break programming: “Game On: Xbox one free play and board games” — 2 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Bring your own board games. Information: 575-356-3940

March 12

• Legal Resources for the Elderly Program legal workshop — 10 a.m.-11:15 a.m., legal workshop; 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., power of attorney clinic. Fort Sumner Senior Center, 812 N. First St., Fort Sumner. Advance registration required for power of attorney clinic. To register or have questions answered by an attorney, call the LREP hotline 800-876-6657 or 505-797-6005

• Teens and Tweens spring break programming: “Movie Madness: Kubo and the Two Strings” — 2 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940

• Garden Brothers Circus — 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., 1900 E. Brady, Clovis. Free children’s tickets available through local schools, daycares, etc. First 100 adult tickets purchased online are $12.50 per person. Online tickets range from $17.50 to $36. Information: http://www.gardenbroscircus.com

March 13

• Tiny Tots — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

• Teens and Tweens spring break programming: “Stop Motion Storytelling: Make Your Own Movie!” — 2 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940

March 14

• Preschool storytime — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

• Teens and Tweens spring break programming: “Movie Madness: A Wrinkle in Time” — 2 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940

March 15

• 3rd annual Veterans Resource Event — 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Ballroom, ENMU Campus Union Building, Portales. Free. Information: 575-562-2195

• Teens and Tweens spring break programming: “Make Your Own Art: Choose Your Own Craft and Do It Your Way!” — 2 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940

• Page Turners Book Club — 6:30 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Discussion of “Cry, the Beloved Country” by Alan Paton. Information: 575-769-7840

March 16

• 8th Annual Pregnancy Resource Center Leap for Life Fun Run — Ned Houk Memorial Park, Highway 209 north of Clovis. Registration 7:45-8:30 a.m. 1K, 5K, 10K runs/walks with staggered start times beginning at 8:30 a.m. Cost $10-$35. Register online at: https://www.active.com/clovis-nm/running/distance-running-races/leap-for-life-fun-run-2019. Information: 575-935-5433

• United Way TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program) food distribution — 8 a.m. volunteers needed for sorting; 9 a.m.-11 a.m. distribution; 10:30 a.m. new applicants sign in. Central Christian Church fellowship hall, 1528 S. Main Ave., Portales. Information: 575-769-2103 or 2-1-1

• Blood drive — 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Clovis Wal-Mart, 3728 N. Prince, Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825

• Book signing for author Darynda Jones — 1:30-3:30 p.m., Turn the Page Books and More, 918 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-935-0070

• The Hard Road Trio and Travis Erwin in concert — 5-7 p.m., Prayer Garden Bakery, 113 7th St., Fort Sumner. $10 suggested donation. Food available for purchase. Information: 575-714-0215

• Friends of the National Rifle Association banquet — 6-10 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Tickets $45 for single, $75 per couple. Information and tickets: Rick Andes at 575-799-7285

March 17

• The Hard Road Trio and Travis Erwin in concert — Floyd United Methodist Church, 1536 NM 267, Floyd. Performing in workshop service at 9 a.m .; potluck lunch at 10:30 a.m .; concert from 2-4 p.m. All events free and open to public; donations accepted. Information: 575-714-0215

March 18

• Produce to People — 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Soccer fields by the Hillcrest Zoo entrance, 1200 N. Norris, Clovis. Free in-season fruits and vegetables; no proof of income necessary; bring your own bags. Information: 575-763-6130

March 19

• Books and babies “Welcome Spring” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open ages 0-3. Information: 575-356-3940

• Afterschool at the Library: “Sprouting Spring” — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to kindergarten-sixth grade. Information: 575-356-3940

March 20

• Blood drive — 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Clovis High School lecture hall, 1900 Thornton, Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825

• Tiny Tots — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

• Preschool storytime “Spring in Your Step” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940

• Teens and Tweens: “CD Art” — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940

March 21

• Preschool storytime — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

• Preschool storytime “Spring in Your Step” — 6 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940

• Travis Sherwood faculty voice recital — 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Information: 575-562-2377

March 22

• K-ENMU juried art show awards and closing reception — 6 p.m., Runnels Gallery, Golden Student Success Center, ENMU, Portales. Information: 575-562-2373

March 23

• Special Hearts Prom — 6 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Catered dinner and dance open by invitation to individuals with special needs and their companions. RSVP by March 20. Information: Ronda at 575-935-5004

• Hayden Haddock in concert — Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady, Clovis. Doors open at 7:30 p.m .; concert at 8:30 p.m. Advance tickets $12; tickets at the door $16. Tickets available at http://www.outhousetickets.com. Information: 575-935-7000

Ongoing

• Free tax assistance in Portales — 1-4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through April 11, Rooms 136 and 138, College of Business, ENMU, Portales. Accounting professors and other volunteers will help with personal tax forms. Information: 575-562-2342

• Friends of Clovis-Carver Public Library paperback mystery sale — during regular library hours through Thursday, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Books on racks by front desk; $.10 each or 12 for $1. Information: 575-769-7840

• Pintores Art League Artists of the Month displaying for February at Clovis-Carver Public Library are Ed and Chris Martinez. Information: 806-946-9221

• K-ENMU juried art show — Runnells Gallery, Golden Student Success Center, ENMU, Portales. Open during regular hours Feb. 25-March 22. Information: 575-562-2373

• Pre-registration for ENMU Sidewalk Chalk Competition — Deadline is March 29 for the competition slated for 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 3 at various locations around ENMU. Online registration available at http://www.enmu.edu/dayofart. Information: 575-562-2373

To place an item on the events calendar, call the newsroom at 575-763-6991 or e-mail: [email protected]